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17 October 1862
Mayo, Jeremiah (fl. 1862)
United States volunteer enlistment for nine months service for the town of Brewster
List of men enlisted from Brewster. Singed by Mayo as "Ch of Selectmen of Brewster."
GLC02175.08
25 October 1862
Whittemore, Eben S. (fl. 1862-1864)
to George Andrew
Having finished his duties as superintendent of the draft he says he is sending a bill for his expenses, which he hopes will be forwarded to the War Department.
GLC02175.09
7 November 1862
Unknown
Falmouth Exempts
List of men from Falmouth exempt from service. Lists reasons why the men cannot serve, most often because they are at sea.
GLC02175.10
10 November 1862
Lewis, Thomas (fl. 1862)
to Eben Whittemore
States that while Charles F Childs has been enrolled, he is at sea "on a merchant foreign voyage." Signed by Thomas Lewis as the "Ch. Selectmen of Falmouth." Also signed "James &C."
GLC02175.11
22 November 1862
Schouler, William (1814-1872)
General order no. 58
Order regarding quotas by town for volunteers.
GLC02175.12
GLC02175.13
4 December 1862
General order no. 60
Order temporarily suspending the draft, so that more recruits can be enlisted to three year terms.
GLC02175.14
8 December 1862
Schedule A to accompany the order for a draft, to be executed on December 8, 1862
For each town lists number of men serving and draft quota.
GLC02175.15
11 December 1862
General order no. 61
Banning further credits allowing towns to transfer already enlisted men.
GLC02175.17
19 December 1862
Howes, Joshua C. (fl. 1860-1869)
Regarding meeting the quota for the draft. Signed by Howes as "Chair of Selectmen of Dennis."
GLC02175.18
Davis, Solomon (fl. 1862)
States that Truro has filled it's quota of soldiers.
GLC02175.19
20 December 1862
Hardy, Josiah (1822-1900)
Chatham has been asked to fill their town quota for the army, but Hardy claims they have already done so.
GLC02175.20
Kenrick, John (fl. 1862)
States that his town has now more than filled it's quota. Signed by Kenrick as "Chr Selectmen of Orleans."
GLC02175.21
9 May 1864
Thatcher, Edward (fl. 1864)
[Bill for posting handbills]
Bill to Eben Whittemore for two dollars for posting handbills for a day. Also three dollars and fifty-six cents to hire a horse and carriage.
GLC02175.22
14 May 1864
[Receipt for payment of a bill]
Receipt for Ebenezer Whittmore for payment of four dollars and fify cents made to Thatcher. Payment was made in regards to a bill, GLC02175.22.
GLC02175.23
circa 1861-1862
Volunteers from Yarmouth for 9 months who have been mustered into the service of the United States in Co E. 5th Reg
A list of volunteers mustered into service for nine months.
GLC02175.24
1861-1862 circa
[List of enlisted men]
List of men enlisted for nine months from Truro. Signed by Davis as "Chairman of Selectmen of Truro."
GLC02175.25
Names of men from Sandwich who have enlisted under the 9 months service
List of men who enlisted for nine months from Sandwich.
GLC02175.26
Neighbors Affidavit
Affidavit regarding the pension claim of Mary A. Hackett, widow of Thomas Hackett. Partially printed document. Says the claim was filed by Mary Hackett.
GLC02175.27
Leonard, J. (fl. 1861-1862)
[Military exemption]
Certifies that William W. Chaswick is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from Rheumatism and difficulty with his teeth, which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Leonard as the examining surgeon.
GLC02175.28
Smith, John M. (fl. 1861)
Certifies that Ezra H. Crowell is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from "cutaneous disease and varicose veins," which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Smith as the examining surgeon.
GLC02175.29
Leonard, J. (fl. 1861)
Certifies that George W. Baker is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from "pulmonary disease & irritation of bladder," which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Leonard as the examining surgeon.
GLC02175.30
Certifies that Reuben E. Bowman is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from typhoid fever, which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Smith as the examining surgeon.
GLC02175.31
Certifies that Moses F. Delano is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from nephritis, which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Smith as the examining surgeon.
GLC02175.32
Certifies that Zacheus Braley is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from "deformity of toes of both feet," which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Smith as the examining surgeon.
GLC02175.33
Certifies that Daniel R. Weeks is exempt from military duties, because he is suffering from varicocele, which is expected to continue for at least thirty days. Signed by Leonard as the examining surgeon.
GLC02175.34
30 May 1865
Cowder, Sam D.
to Amos J. Harding
Harding has occupied a position that enables him to obtain information regarding the disbandment of the army. Wants clarification on the General Orders No 83 because these orders, according to our officers' understanding, limit its operation to...
GLC02178.09
5 June 1866
Hitchcock, P. W.
Harding's request to receive his papers was accepted, and the papers are enclosed. Glad to know that Harding is successful and does not need or wish for office. Regrets that he could not accomplish something for Harding when he did wish it as it...
GLC02178.13
26 June 1865
Ganisus, J. C.
to unknown
re: receipt for property taxes
GLC02179.01.036
McKinney, Erastus R. (fl. 1851-1904)
Letter fragment about photograph, taxes.
Letter fragment. Re: receipt of a photograph, taxes.
GLC02179.01.043
27 September 1781
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
[Order for Captain Pryor]
Orders Pryor to collect and bring ordnance belonging to the state of Virginia to the "point of operation" for the siege of Yorktown. Pryor is to request assistance from the Governor of Virginia Thomas Nelson, Jr. Written in Samuel Shaw's hand and...
GLC02437.01195
circa January 1782
Morris, Robert (1734-1806)
[Contract between the U.S. Treasury and Comfort, Richard, and Joshua Sands of New York for acquiring rations for West Point soldiers]
Agreement between Morris, acting as Superintendent of the Finances of the United States (appointed by Congress), and Comfort Sands, Richard Sands and Joshua Sands of New York that the Sandses will "furnish and deliver" to West Point and other nearby...
GLC02437.01301
July 1782
Officers of the Massachusetts Line
to the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in General Court Assembled
In the hand of Samuel Shaw. Writes on behalf of the officers of the Massachusetts line that the Massachusetts state legislature has, following the direction of Congress, settled payment with the officers for the years 1779 and 1780, but have not yet...
GLC02437.01514
19 November 1782
Whiting, John (1760-ca. 1810)
[To the honorable the committee from the Grievances of the Second Massachusetts line of the army]
Captain Ja. Alden, Lieutenant Whiting, and Lieutenant Joshua Danforth, writing as the Committee in behalf of the 2nd Massachusetts Regiment, list several grievances suffered by their regiment. These include "want of pay," to which they add "The old...
GLC02437.01718
20 May 1777
to Lucy Knox
Year and day cited, but no month. Month inferred based on content. Recently visited posts in the Highlands (New York) with General Nathanael Greene. Notes that "Mr. Wm. continues yet quiet in his quarters, but we have still reason to think he...
GLC02437.00679
17 November 1778
Laurens, Henry (1724-1792)
to Silas Talbot
Knox's retained copy of a letter from Laurens, President of Congress. Laurens congratulates Talbot and his men for taking the schooner Pigot, and on behalf of Congress grants Talbot a commission as lieutenant colonel in the Continental Army. Copy...
GLC02437.00737
3 February 1779
to William Knox
Is in Philadelphia to suggest new ordnance regulations to a [Congressional?] committee. Of the military, writes, "We are in great want of Lead- The board of War have desir'd me to write to Boston to inquire which quantity can be gotten there and at...
GLC02437.00748
13 February 1779
Explains why he has not written recently, citing "a very bad arrangement between me & the post Master." Expresses relief that he and William agree regarding an unspecified matter and a Mr. Hichborne (most sources say "Hichborn"). Refers to the...
GLC02437.00750
28 February 1779
Discusses the revival of the General Arnold, a ship that wrecked in December 1778. Knox had some investment in the ship, and remarks "it would be worth while to... get as much in her as will be prudent to risque," possibly referring to loading the...
GLC02437.00751
8 July 1779
Knox, William (1756-1795)
to Henry Knox
Makes financial plans before embarking for Holland on a business venture. Encloses an inventory of "the stock on hand, which amounts nearly to as much sterling as it did upon my taking it after returning from the Army ... " Informs Knox he has only...
GLC02437.00773
18 September 1779
Jay, John (1745-1829)
[Knox's retained copy of a letter from John Jay to Lieutenant Colonel Silas Talbot]
Jay, President of Congress, writes "The Bravery & Spirit of enterprize you have on frequent occasions displayed in the service of your Country justly entitle you to the honour done you by the enclosed Act of Congress of the 17th Inst."
GLC02437.00782
28 September 1779
to Benjamin Lincoln
Later copy. Expresses happiness in hearing of the British evacuation of South Carolina, which Knox attributes to Lincoln's attack on the British in the Battle of Stono Ferry, 20 June 1779, (there is evidence that the British had previous plans to...
GLC02437.00783
22 January 1781
Gorham, S. (fl. 1781)
[Balance of Henry's Knox's account]
Account is dated 31 December 1779; Gorham certifies the account 22 January 1781. Pertains to the State of Massachusetts.
GLC02437.00791
circa June 1779
Possibly written from Middlebrook (present-day Bound Brook, New Jersey). Henry previously wrote to Mr. [Joseph?] Peirce discussing how a clause in the Confiscation Act would affect his debt. Remarks, "I have received no answer from him and confess...
GLC02437.00792
21 January 1780
Hopkinson, Francis (1737-1791)
[Certificate concerning a loan]
Countersigned by Joseph Clarke, Commissioner of the Continental Loan-Office in the State of Rhode Island. States, "At thirty days sight of the second bill, first, third and fourth not paid, pay to Benjamin Williams or order, twelve dollars, in sixty...
GLC02437.00799
28 July 1780
Kennedy, J. (fl. 1780)
to Charles Cox
Kennedy hopes that the despite the current situation between England and America, they can remain allies. Also states that perhaps England and America will be "exemplars" to the rest of the world of less despotic political systems.
GLC02437.00831
12 November 1780
Pickering, Timothy (1745-1829)
to John Hancock
Signed for Knox by Shaw. Henry Knox's retained copy. Congratulates Hancock on becoming the Governor of Massachusetts and brings the suffering of the Massachusetts soldiers to Hancock's attention. The text is in the hand of Henry Knox, but the...
GLC02437.00853
circa 12 November 1780
Shaw, Samuel (1754-1794)
Draft of GLC02437.00853. Congratulates Hancock on becoming the Governor of Massachusetts and brings the suffering of the Massachusetts soldiers to Hancock's attention. Noted that "Instead of the foregoing-the one drafted by Col. Pickering was sent...
GLC02437.00854
circa November 1780
To The Honorable The Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General Court assembled
Draft. States their support for the new Massachusetts Constitution. Offers suggestions and opinions on better governing practices, particularly in regards to military service. Suggests that "the number of men required from each State be...
GLC02437.00855
A draft to the Legislature of the State of Massachusetts
Title from docket, which is in the hand of Samuel Shaw. Requests better treatment of men in the military service and for their families. Content comprises Pickering's redrafting of those that have been struck form GLC02437.00855.
GLC02437.00856
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